Duties of the Board of Officers

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President/ League Commissioner. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of this Corporation and will supervise and control the affairs of NBYFL. The President will perform all duties incident to the office of President and any other duties that may be required by these Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and prescribed by the Board of Trustees. The President is responsible for ensuring financial stability, costs of business, and the good standing of NBYFL. The President overseas all duties related to insurance, indemnification, liability, health and benefit for NBYFL. The President attends to risk management (issuance, emergency action plan, etc.), exercises supervision over NBYFL and all its activities, presides at all meetings of the Board of Officers, makes an annual report thereon to the Board of Trustees, may attend Board of Trustee meetings, appoints League Staff and Sub-Committees and designates a Board of Officer’s Officer to serve as ex-officio member of each sub-committee. Minimum two (2) years of previous Board of Officers experience is required.


Vice President/ Deputy Commissioner. The Vice-President will perform all duties and exercise all powers of the President when the President is absent or is otherwise unable to act. The Vice-President will perform any other duties that may be prescribed by the President. A minimum of two (2) years Board of Officers Experience is required.


Treasurer. The Treasurer will have charge and custody of all funds of this Corporation, and will deposit the funds as required by the Board of Trustees, keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of NBYFL’s properties and business transactions, and render reports and accountings to the Board of Officers and Board of Trustees. The Treasurer may report directly to the Board of Trustees at any time, but will do so at the least in August and February of each year. The Treasurer will perform all duties incident to the office, and any other duties that may be required by these Articles of incorporation and Bylaws and as prescribed by the Board of Trustees. Financial background and experience is preferred.


Secretary. The Secretary will keep Corporation schedules and calendars.  Secretary shall keep minutes and accurate notes of all meetings of the Board, and be the custodian of the corporate records, give all notices, and generally perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and any other duties as may be required by law, by these Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. The Secretary shall assist presiding officer before each meeting in preparing a detailed agenda, bring minute records to meetings, maintain copy and compliance of these Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well as any subsequent governing NBYFL rules, codes, and policies, including structure and organizational charting of Boards, Advisory Counsels, League Staff, Volunteers, physical space, vendor contracts, leasing, licensing, inventory, supplies, and operating lists.


League Representative. The League Rep is responsible for maintaining and overseeing all League Relations, Affiliations, Memberships, Associations, and scheduling of referees. The League Rep coordinates programs for education, levels training, certification, compliance, and continued education. The League Rep performs all necessary research related to this office, handles coaches recruitment, screening and background checks. The League Rep maintains and manages all records and files (confidential or otherwise) related to this office. Board of Officers experience preferred.


Safety Officer. Shall complete annual Level 1 Certification and attend USA Football Player Safety Coach training. Shall counsel league on safety measures, work with equipment manager regarding safety inspection, work with coaches and players regarding safety instruction, best practices and techniques. The Safety Officer is responsible for designating and orientating a FirstAid responder for each of our teams and levels, and ensuring each team has a fully stocked and unexpired first aid kit present at all practices and games. Performs all necessary research related to this office. Supervises and monitors safety compliance for the protection of our players and best interests of the Corporation.


Equipment Manager.  The Equipment Manager is responsible for all of NBYFL’s sporting equipment and uniforms, including but not limited to inventory, quality, inspection, recertification, reconditioning, issuance, continuity, level appropriateness, use, safety and fit for each participant. Maintains all records, logs and certification documents related to this office.


Recreation Coordinator. Shall coordinate with NJAL, High School and town(s) to oversee maintenance, repair and general upkeep of all league facilities, buildings including field-house, fields, restrooms, concession and announcers’ booth areas as well as maintenance of mowers, striper machine and water sprinkler system for the league. Recreation Coordinator shall manage the league's facility budget, as well as  manage and prioritize league's list of renovation(s) and improvement(s). Coordinates game day activities to ensure the fields are ready for play. These activities shall include, but are not limited to the scale, sideline markers, first down chains, score boards and game announcers. Maintains master schedule of all home games and practices for all levels. Communicates with Head Coaches and the Director of Flag for the use of fields for games and practices.


League Head Coach. The Head Coach is responsible for continuity between levels with regard to training, practice, play books, game strategy, techniques, coaching instruction, player evaluation and development. The Head Coach is also responsible for advising our coaches, as well as conducting 360 coach evaluations. The Head Coach will coordinate regular coaching meetings to maintain the goals of this office. The Head Coach will perform all research relevant to this post and maintain a knowledge bank for sharing information. The Head Coach will asisst all coaches in the use of Hudl and other coaching tools in order to maximize the benefit from resources the League has invested or may invest in. The Head Coach is responsible, along with the League Rep, for recruitment of player and coach participants, as well as maintaining and conditioning of feeder program relationship with Newton High School, or target high school.


Flag Director. The Flag Director organizes, supervises and runs NBYFL’s flag program. Recruits and assigns coaches with Board of Officers majority approval.


Information and Technology (IT) Officer. The IT Officer oversees all related and relevant technology, electronic data, systems, servers, software, hardware, devices, web, internet, email, network, social media, design, development, etc., in coordination with the Board and at the direction of the President. Technology background preferred.